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New HHS & O'Loughlin Bond Construction On Schedule
On Apr. 21, 2025, USD489 Superintendent Ron Wilson reported to the Board of Education (BOE) that both the new Hays High School (HHS) and O’Loughlin Elementary School Bond Construction projects are on schedule.
Aubrey Brooks – Hays Teacher of the Year honored
In an Apr. 21, 2025, Special Recognition Presentation, the USD489 Board of Education (BOE) congratulated Roosevelt Elementary School’s Aubrey Brooks as her nomination as Hays Teacher of the Year, to represent the district at the state recognition level in the Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) program.
Hays' Dodge City sweep maintains No. 1 spot in WAC
Throughout the last week, Great Bend has put up strong numbers, but a pair of losses to leading WAC team Hays keeps them from jumping to the front of the line. The Panthers, currently 11-3 on the season, lead the conference with a 0.332 batting average, led by Daxton Minton, 0.514 on the season.
Great Bend leading WAC after notching second win over Hays
Hays hosted Great Bend Thursday afternoon, the second game of their double header rescheduled to Monday after a two hour start time delay due to weather. The Panthers entered the competition with a 10-0 victory under their belts from Tuesday afternoon, keeping the same offensive momentum in their second match up.
Hays remains at top of WAC standings, Panthers top of charts
The Western Athletic Conference remains in the hands of Great Bend statistically, despite Hays holding the top spot at 5-1 with just one loss to the Panthers in their three-game series. At the plate, the Panthers are batting 0.323, led by Daxton Minton, 16-for-30 at the plate.
Whitehurst downs Derby, Dreher above 0.600
The Western Athletic Conference suffered tough blows, along with memorable wins in the Dodge City Tournament last week. The most significant win of the weekend was by the Garden City Lady Buffs, taking down Derby in a 10 inning pitchers duel 1-0.
C-Hawwk to get their foot in the door with low bid for roundabout pavement marking replacement
The Hays City Commission is expected this Thursday, Apr. 24, 2025, to approve extra work for the 2025 Street Maintenance Program by approving a $101,420.40 bid from C-Hawwk Construction, LLC for pavement markings replacement on the Vine St.
City moves forward with incentives for A&A Coors new facility at off Commerce Parkway
The Hays City Commission is expected to unanimously adopt Resolution 2025-003, evidencing an intent to issue A&A Coors Industrial Revenue Bonds and an exemption from Ad Valorem Taxation of the property constructed or purchased, as discussed in a Public Hearing held on Thursday, April 24. Assistant City Manager Jarrod Kuckelman, who presented the resolution to the Commission for discussion last week, stated that the developer submitted an Economic Incentives application for the construction of a new 43,000 sq.
Asking Eric: Spouse's sister stole inheritance, but spouse wants to keep the peace
Dear Eric: Over the years I noticed one of my spouse’s sisters seemed generally overly sensitive with sudden emotional outbursts and a tendency to play the victim.